Maintenance Supervisor

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When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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Caterpillar is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Brooklyn Park, MN. In this role, you will provide knowledge and guidance to maintenance technicians on installation, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of process equipment.  Ensure technicians understand procedures for periodic preventative maintenance.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Supervise the work in short, long and planned term maintenance of the production equipment
• Supervise the work in short, long and planned term maintenance of the premises
• Read and understand the machine maintenance manuals and electrical diagrams
• Communicate with equipment vendors or service department to clarify the subject for machine breakdown
• Supervise employees and gives direction and assignments to non-Caterpillar employees as needed to accommodate special circumstances and complete projects on schedule
• Provide evaluation and recommendation of contractor’s services for use in selecting contractors for future projects
• Provide a professional training for technicians continuously and a guidance to support maintenance activities in both electrical and mechanical equipment repairs
• Ensure the implementation of preventive maintenance (PM) and update the PM plan timely
• Commit to reduce the maintenance cost and spare parts management
• Collaborate with technical department engineers, Section Managers, Team Members, and others
• Responsible for expense budgets, capital forecasts and expenditures, and all personnel issues in the area including performance evaluations of subordinates

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Knowledge of total productive maintenance principles, methods, and processes; ability to maximize machinery effectiveness through active involvement of all supporting departments
• Plant Operation and Maintenance : Knowledge of plant operation principles, methods and processes; ability to handle day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Facilities Engineering Experience
• Previous Supervisor experience
• Previous facility general maintenance such as, electrical, plumbing, crane maintenance, etc.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Brooklyn Park, MN.

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Sponsorship is not available

How we support you (Employee benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

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